The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced its door-to-door voter verification drive which will run from 22nd Aug till 30th Oct 2011. Note: The original deadline has been extended from 30th Sept till 30th Oct, 2011.

The Vote Registration Process:

During the Door-to-Door dtive the ECP representative will bring the Electrol lists with them. If your name is present in the list and the address and information is correct, you will just verify it and will not be required to fill a new form.

If your name is missing in the list, or you are registrating your vote for the first time, then you will fill you FORM (A) orFORM 2 to register your vote.

Which Documents Are Required?

1. Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) Number.

2. Your complete address with “Meen Sheem Number” – the one written outside your house by cencus board.

Who is eligible to register as a voter?

As per ECP: I am entitled to be registered as a voter, if:

I am a Pakistani citizen

I am not less than eighteen (18) years of age

I have not been convicted by any court of law

I am a resident of the area/ owner of, or in possession of immovable property in Pakistan.

Note for Overseas Pakistanis:

ECP has recently awarded the right of vote to overseas Pakistanis. The modalities and implementation details are being chalked out current and PTI is closely following this effort.

Election Commission did not visit my house, my vote is still not registered!

In case no representative from ECP visits your house till 30th Nov, you must contact ECP or your local PTI organizer.